Nowadays with inefficiencies of the TSA at security checkpoints and the perks offered by credit cards (i.e., reimbursement for application fees), Global Entry is becoming more and more appealing to travelers. Global Entry enrollment lasts for 5 years, and the application fee is $100, which is only $15 more than the TSA pre-check program. I … [More…]
OK so the title of this post is quite ambitious and pretty much impossible to do. There is so much to do in San Francisco that you won’t have enough time to tour San Francisco in one day. However you can hit most of the highlights with this itinerary, with time to spare for relaxing … [More…]
Pinnacles National Park is the latest addition to the US National Park system. It is ~2 hours south of San Francisco and 80 miles past San Jose. It has been a National Monument since 1908, and it was converted to a National Park in 2013. The National Park status is still relatively new, so you … [More…]
Lava Beds National Monument and Lassen Volcanic National Parks are lesser-known parks/monuments in the northeastern California region due to their more remote location. Even though this is the case, you should not discount the beauty you will find in these two areas. This post provides an overview of Lava Beds and Lassen and information on an … [More…]
There is nothing more annoying than the airline losing or delaying your checked bag when you go on vacation. What are your rights when there is a baggage delay? Unfortunately for us passengers, the airlines don’t really compensate much for delayed bags. If you are on vacation and find yourself with no clothes or toiletries, … [More…]
Canada’s Alberta and British Columbia provinces are some of my favorite places to visit in the world. The beauty in this area keeps me coming back again and again. This time I decided to see the Canadian Rockies by train via the Rocky Mountaineer. While I have been on many local trains before, I have never … [More…]
Besides the obvious travel items, here are a few essential items you may want to consider packing/buying for your trip to Hong Kong. 1) Hand sanitizer and/or anti-bacterial wipes Hong Kong is a highly congested city full of people and smog. When you go out on the streets you are bound to get dirty, so be sure … [More…]
Hong Kong is a unique city located at the heart of Asia. As a former British colony (until 1997) Hong Kong is a special region of China and a major port city in Asia – it is truly where east meets west. In Hong Kong you will find a multicultural experience full of colorful sights and … [More…]
The lure of a free vacation in Hawaii was just too strong…so I decided to attend a timeshare presentation so I could get a voucher for a free stay in Hawaii. I promised myself I would stay strong and keep saying no, no and no in the 3+ grueling hours at the timeshare presentation where … [More…]
What’s a visit to Vancouver without trying out the delicious food this city has to offer? During my visit earlier this year, I found myself eating meals every hour just to make sure I get to try some of the food. I stayed around the Richmond area, so I will be featuring Asian food around the … [More…]